Party Food

Whether throwing a cocktail party, a birthday buffet or a summer picnic, Party Food has all the information and recipes you will need. Thorough planning is the key to success and key advice on all the essentials, from deciding on the type of party, making the guest lists and seating plans to creating the appropriate atmosphere, table stylings and decorations is given, as is how to estimate food and drink requirements.

Plan your menu down to the last detail with over 120 recipes to select from. Choose from finger foods, dips and dippers to brunches, lunches and light suppers with tasty dishes such as Quail's Eggs with Parma Ham to main buffet dishes with Baked Salmon with Watercress Sauce. Or make a big-bowl dish - Celebration Paella - when having friends round for dinner.

From the day you decide to have a party, to washing up the glasses after the last guest has left, you will find this book is an invaluable asset in making your party one to remember.
Everything for buffets, picnics, cocktail parties, children's parties, special events, festivals and celebrations
Over 650 specially-taken colour photographs to illustrate the step-by-step instructions and the glorious finished results
Over 120 recipes will help you put together the perfect party menu from drinks to nibbles
Advice on guest lists, table settings, decorations and themed parties
Successful party planning with the minimum of fuss.